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The Best Episodes of Biography

Every episode of Biography ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Biography!

Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted...
Genre:Documentary
Networks:CBSA&E

Best Episodes Summary

"Albert DeSalvo: The Boston Strangler" is the best rated episode of "Biography". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/6/1996. This episode scored 4.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom".

  • Albert DeSalvo: The Boston Strangler
    10.0/101 votes
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    #1 - Albert DeSalvo: The Boston Strangler

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/1996

    A history of the case

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom
    6.0/101 votes
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    #2 - Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom

    Season 7 Episode 67 - Aired 11/6/1995

    Explore the incredible life of Nostradamus, the enigmatic man known as the Prophet of Doom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 6 Apr. 1987
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    #3 - 6 Apr. 1987

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

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  • Al Capone: Scarface
    NaN/100 votes
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    #4 - Al Capone: Scarface

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
    NaN/100 votes
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    #5 - Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/1987

    A profile of orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-95), who campaigned against slavery, discrimination and other injustices directed against blacks. Douglass, a former slave himself, also helped run the Underground Railroad, a series of safe houses for escaped slaves.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bugsy Siegel
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    #6 - Bugsy Siegel

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet
    NaN/100 votes
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    #7 - Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • King Arthur: His Life and Legends
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    #8 - King Arthur: His Life and Legends

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob
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    #9 - Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nelson Mandela: Journey to Freedom
    NaN/100 votes
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    #10 - Nelson Mandela: Journey to Freedom

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Muhammad: The Prophet
    NaN/100 votes
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    #11 - Muhammad: The Prophet

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bonnie & Clyde: The Story of Love & Death
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - Bonnie & Clyde: The Story of Love & Death

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Babe Ruth
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    #14 - Babe Ruth

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Frederick Douglass
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    #15 - Frederick Douglass

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/29/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lizzie Borden: A Woman Accused
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - Lizzie Borden: A Woman Accused

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/6/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Milton Hershey: The Chocolate King
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Milton Hershey: The Chocolate King

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/13/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon
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    #18 - Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/1994

    His vision revolutionized industry, transformed life as we know it--and made him very, very rich.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
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    #19 - Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/1994

    A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong and his journey to Hollywood, his role of Kato on the TV series 'The Green Hornet', and his years as the martial arts instructor to the stars. Lee's spectacular rise to super stardom through his Kung Fu films is detailed, with a revealing look at both the on-screen action and behind the scenes controversy. Celebrity interviews include actor James Coburn talking about Lee as a teacher and collaborator, and actress Diane McBain on Lee's Kato years. Lee's successors in martial arts cinema are profiled, and theories offered about mysterious deaths of Bruce Lee and his son Brandon. Plus rare footage and more! Although his life was cut short at the age of 32, Bruce Lee-- through his movies and his teachings-- will forever be remembered as the Immortal Dragon!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius
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    #20 - Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/1994

    The life of comedy genius Sid Caesar with interviews and film clips

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Rockefellers
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    #21 - The Rockefellers

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/1994

    The Rockefellers

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait
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    #22 - Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/1994

    Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • General Omar Bradley
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    #23 - General Omar Bradley

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/1994

    Files and footage from the archives of the U.S. Naval Institute highlight this profile of the military genius who prepared America's forces for World War II.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Marilyn Monroe - Behind the Legend
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    #24 - Marilyn Monroe - Behind the Legend

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/1994

    One-hour A&E biography hosted by Jack Perkins showing the life story of Marilyn with archival footage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Houdini: The Great Escape
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    #25 - Houdini: The Great Escape

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/20/1994

    Documentary about Harry Houdini (1874-1926) which includes on camera appearances by Patrick Culliton, Penn and Teller, and Houdini's last living assistant, Dorothy Young.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A